Issue No. 907 Tuesday, 23 August 2005

Judge Orders Stay For Indies Suites

The liquidation of the Indies Suites has been reportedly stayed by Madame Justice Priya Levers on 18 August until the Court of Appeals can hear the appeal to overturn the liquidation order granted two weeks ago... read more...

Phase One of new Turtle Farm project due to open in September

The new Turtle Farm display, deli and retail shop that are part of the first phase of the Boatswain’s Beach will open on 12 September. “I am very excited to see the first phase of Boatswain’s Beach opening just a few weeks away,” said Managing Director Ken Hydes. “ Since Hurricane Ivan, the management and Government have been dedicated to building and redesigning the Turtle Farm to a premier facility... read more...

Club Chameleon talks in progress

One of the Islands popular nightspots, Club Chameleon, recently closed its doors as negotiations to sell or lease the club with local businessman Don Seymour and other international investors have failed to come to a conclusion. Don Seymour who also owns O Bar and the Attic said negotiations were still in progress. “I think tourism is growing and there will be an increase in demand for first class entertainment,”... read more...

Exploitation of immigrant female workers raises many concerns

Immigrant female workers are being exploited and paid salaries well below subsistence levels. In particular beauty salon workers and domestic helpers are being paid far less than the remuneration figures their employers placed on their Work Permit documents when they were submitted for Immigration approval. These employers are guilty of Immigration offences that attract financial penalties.. read more...

Cayman Net News Special Back to School Supplement

As September approaches, thousands of students in the Cayman Islands are preparing for the new school year.   It is a busy time for parents and guardians, who need to buy new uniforms, school shoes and bags, stationery supplies and other Back to School items. Luckily, lots of shops in Cayman stock a wide range of items at excellent prices so there is no need to go off island to shop for these necessities... read more...

Person Of The Day - Tevon Levien

Although still only 16, local football star Tevon Levien was recently fortunate enough to train with Brazilian super-club Vasco da Gama. Tevon was very impressed by the standard of the players over there, and believes that he measured up quite well. “I think I did very well, especially coming from a small country,” said Tevon. His immediate aim is to get good grades at school, and eventually get a football scholarship for college... read more...